UFC Fighter Khamzat Chimaev Sparks Outrage With AI-Generated Anti-Israel Post

UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev has sparked renewed outrage by sharing an AI-generated fake image on social media depicting an IDF soldier kicking a Palestinian woman. The post was accompanied by the caption, "May the eyes of cowards never find peace in sleep," and a soundtrack titled "Dua for Gaza," garnering hundreds of thousands of likes and widespread engagement.

This incident marks the latest in a series of anti-Israel statements and provocations by the Chechen-born athlete. Previously, Chimaev published a provocative story targeting Israelis, warning them that they are "guests in Palestine" and threatening to expel them, alongside open challenges to Israeli MMA fighters, boasting that he would break the strongest among them.

Chimaev's rhetoric has previously drawn sharp rebukes from within the mixed martial arts community. Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy responded directly to his threats, stating that Chimaev could easily reach him through the UFC promotion and condemning his statements for fueling hatred and deepening divisions rather than resolving conflicts.

Known by the moniker "Borz," Chimaev has established himself as a dominant force in the middleweight division. After a successful amateur wrestling background, he burst into the UFC in 2020 with record-breaking performances, securing victories over notable contenders such as Gilbert Burns, Kamaru Usman, and Robert Whittaker, cementing his status among the sport's elite.